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Gem in the Spotlight: Opal
… can display just about every color of the rainbow, but hues of green and blue are the most common. Typically the higher end opals have a darker body color, and a wide range of colors. Red carries more value and is by far the rarest color… of a ring will help them last as long as possible. With proper care opals can last for generations. Opals have very high water content, typically hovering around the 5-10% mark. As opals dry out over time they can sometimes crack at the …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Quartz
… clarity and often exhibit a naturally faceted appearance. They were discovered in the 1800’s while workers were mining in the Mohawk River Valley. They get the “diamond” part of their name because they are typically very high clarity with sharp facets that somewhat resemble the facets of a diamond. That said, they aren’t worth anything close to what a comparable natural diamond would be. So, the next time you see “diamonds” for sale online for a few dollars, make sure …
